Diploma in Aromatherapy (Recognised by the Complementary Medical Association)

Course Synopsis :
Oxford Distance Learning offer this exciting and challenging home correspondence course, which, on achieving your Diploma, will give you the fundamentals to enable you to successfully practice as an Aromatherapist.
Aromatherapy has become a mainstream and highly regarded therapy to help with a huge spectrum of physical and emotional conditions and therefore therapists are now in huge demand. The course will detail each essential aspect of aromatherapy to enable you to confidently offer aromatherapy to others.

Course Content :
What is Aromatherapy
The history of Aromatherapy up to the present day
How essential oils and aromatic waters are made
Distilling techniques
Effleurage
How essential oils work
Methods and usage of essential oils
Safety issues
Storage of oils
Taxonomy
The chemistry of essential oils explained
The medicinal properties of essential oils
Treatment of medical complaints
Creative blending
Synergy of oils
Therapeutic and aesthetic blending
The practitioner

Entry Requirements :
Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.

Study Hours :
105 hours (variable by student commitment)

Assessment Method :
Continuous graded assessment

Qualification :
Diploma in Aromatherapy

What's Included :
All materials to enable you to successfully complete your diploma, postage and packing, unlimited full tutor support, certification upon completion.

Further Information
Please note that this is an online course and your materials are delivered within the College web site in PDF format.

In the student 'Common Room' you are also able to receive the latest course updates, extra materials and information. You will also be able to take part in the student chat room and forums as part of our online student community.

After enrolling online you will receive your username and password to access your materials within 5 working days. You will also receive your personal Oxford student number via email.

Courses in paper/file format are still available at an additional fee of £45.00. This service is only available to those students studying within the United Kingdom. All students outside the United Kingdom will receive the online format.

Course Fee :
£245.00